Gary Sutherland

American baseball player and scout

Gary Sutherland - American baseball player and scout
Born

September 27th, 1944
80 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball primarily as an infielder. Career spanned from 1964 to 1973, contributing to Major League Baseball teams such as the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres. Transitioned into scouting after retirement, providing talent evaluations for various organizations in the sport.

Played for the Philadelphia Phillies

Played for the San Diego Padres

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